The Commission received more than 10,000 cases of counseling and complaints for three consecutive years, from 2013 to 2015. The Commission concentrated its efforts to resolve the cases without delay and reduce the number of cold cases. In addition, we actively conducted suo motu and on-site investigations on group care facilities for the disabled and for mental health facilities. We moved into the Narakium Jeo-dong Building after inhabiting the Kumsegi Building for the 14 years since the foundation of the NHRCK, which means we now have a better place to work especially for the newly launched 4th National Action Plan (NAP) for the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights, the mid-term plan of the Commission from 2015 to 2017. In addition, by strengthening communication channels and cooperation at home and abroad, we have laid a platform to take the lead in new human rights issues, including business and human rights, and the human rights of older persons. I expect this Annual Report, which gives a good description of these efforts, to serve as a tool for you to recognize our activities and help us discuss the future direction of the Commission. I sincerely ask for your continued support, care, and criticism for the improvement of the Commission. Going forward, the Commission will continue to step up its effort to serve its duty as a reliable ally for the disadvantaged and marginalized to make this world a better place to live. Thank you. Sung-Ho Lee Chairperson National Human Rights Commission of the Republic of Korea